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sweeping

[swee-ping] / ˈswi pɪŋ /


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Moving outside, there is a resort-style pool and sweeping views of the mountains.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026

The new rules, originally announced on June 1, provide authorities with a sweeping legal framework to influence flows of capital and personnel across China's borders.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

William Wyler’s sweeping drama arrived just as America was beginning to reckon with what coming home actually meant.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

The inquiry is calling for sweeping changes, from more support in the early years to improved mental health support and restrictions on smartphone use in schools.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

Whenever I’m not mopping the dining room, sponging down the tables, or sweeping the stairs, I’m shooting hoops.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko




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